ReviewWorld neurosurgery: X2020
Treatment Outcomes in Trigeminal Neuralgia-A Systematic Review of Domains, Dimensions and Measures.
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 51 citations in OpenAlex.
- An international Delphi survey and consensus meeting to define the core outcome set for trigeminal neuralgia clinical trials.European journal of pain (London, England) · 2023Pooled it
- Photobiomodulation on trigeminal neuralgia: systematic review.Lasers in medical science · 2021Pooled it
- Efficacy and safety of lacosamide in patients with trigeminal neuralgia: an 8-week pilot dose-escalation study.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2025Trial
- Controversies in Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Review.Asian journal of neurosurgery · 2026Review
- Qualitative validation of TnED©, an electronic instrument capturing pain dimensions in patients with trigeminal neuralgia.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2026Article
- Analysis of Risk Prediction Model for Recurrence of Trigeminal Neuralgia After Percutaneous Balloon Compression.Pain research & management · 2026Article
- Effect of Electroacupuncture for Trigeminal Neuralgia: Study Protocol for a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- Five-year prospective outcomes of medical management and microvascular decompression in trigeminal neuralgia.Journal of neurology · 2025Observational
- The Ganglia of the Head and Neck: Clinical Relevance for the Interventional Pain Physician.Current pain and headache reports · 2025Review
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- Trigeminal Neuralgia: Disease Characterization and Prediction of Response to Surgical Intervention.Current pain and headache reports · 2025Review
- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Microvascular Decompression for Hemifacial Spasm Among Neurosurgeons: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Article
- Effects of microvascular decompression on quality-of-life in trigeminal neuralgia patients aged 70 years and older.Surgical neurology international · 2023Article
- Long term evaluation of a multidisciplinary trigeminal neuralgia service.The journal of headache and pain · 2022Article
- Development of core outcome sets for clinical trials in temporomandibular disorders: A study protocol.PloS one · 2022Article
- Inhibitory Effects of Palmatine on P2X7 Receptor Expression in Trigeminal Ganglion and Facial Pain in Trigeminal Neuralgia Rats.Frontiers in cellular neuroscience · 2021Article
- Burden of illness of trigeminal neuralgia among patients managed in a specialist center in England.The journal of headache and pain · 2020Article
- Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for trigeminal neuralgia: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.Medicine · 2020Article
- Chronic Facial Pain: Trigeminal Neuralgia, Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain, and Myofascial Pain Syndrome-An Evidence-Based Narrative Review and Etiological Hypothesis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Review
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4 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundTrigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a painful disorder characterized by sudden electric shock-like pain. It is a rare condition for which multiple treatments are available, including medical and surgical. The best treatment option is yet to be defined, and this is related to the lack of definition in the treatment outcomes and outcome measures. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize all the outcomes and outcomes measures that have been published to date and highlight variability in their use.
methodsWe have conducted a literature search using a wide range of databases (1946-2019 for medical and 2008-2019 for surgical treatment), for all intervention studies in TN. Four hundred and sixty-seven studies were selected for data extraction on TN classification, data collection method, intervention, and treatment outcomes mapped to the Initiative on Methods, Measurement, and Pain Assessment in Clinical Trials (IMMPACT guidelines).
resultsMost studies collected data on pain (
conclusionsA clear definition of what are the important outcomes for patients with TN is essential. The choice of standardized outcome measures allowing for consistent reporting in TN treatment will allow for comparison of studies and facilitate treatment choice for patients and clinicians thus, improving health outcomes and reducing health care cost.
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